If an organism with 64 chromosomes mates with a closely related organism with 62 chromosomes, the most likely result will be ____.
A) many unhealthy offspring due to hybrid breakdown
B) many unhealthy offspring due to hybrid inviability
C) no offspring due to hybrid sterility
D) sterile offspring due to hybrid inviability
E) sterile offspring due to hybrid sterility

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When organisms with different chromosome numbers mate, their offspring are often sterile due to difficulties in meiosis, leading to hybrid sterility. This is because the chromosomes cannot pair properly during meiosis, preventing the production of viable gametes.

If an Organism with 64 Chromosomes Mates with a Closely